Select the Scenarios That Describe Negative Selection

question 31

Multiple Choice

Select the scenarios that describe negative selection.Select the TWO answers that are correct.

• A) An allele for the male lion to grow a larger-than-average mane results in more opportunities for mating.
• B) In a population of a beetle species is an allele resulting in mouthparts that are not effective for chewing food.
• C) An alpaca population has an allele that causes the protein hemoglobin to have a heightened capacity for carrying oxygen.
• D) In a population of humans that relies on spear-hunting,an allele results in stronger leg muscles suitable for long-distance running.
• E) An allele leading to the development of a life-shortening condition is present in the human population.

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